Its works...

paulmc · Posted: May 30, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: Its works...

Build Pics

Our winch, based on the simple cockney winch from winchskating.com

only thing we need now is a splash guard and some wheels. we have the splash guard just need to shape it.

Only problem is, we fired it up tonight, but as there was no splash guard and the line was not tight. It basically came lose and ragged the spark plug cap off. DOH!!! oh well hopefully it won't be to bad to repair. Anyone had any experiance replacing the spark plug cap?

edit: Oh and hopefully we'll try in on the water soon!!! Let you all know how that goes.

miller · Backside 180 Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 2394 City: Regina

I am building the exact design.
Almost done.
Let me know if you encounter any more problems.

Kay-Kay · Posted: May 30, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

Sweet, I'm looking into doing something real similar. What size metal did you use? Does it seem pretty solid?

I was thinking about shaving some weight off the frame, maybe youse some angle aluminum or something.

Mr. Top Hat · Dead Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 5818

paulmc, i had to replace my cap once, its not hard or too expensive

paulmc · Posted: Jun 04, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject:

All fixed and tested.....

Deep water starts no problems

Running 6.5hp honda knock off
TAV2 12 tooth
68 tooth sprocket
35# chain

Now google maps will be my friend in the hunt for spot.

I know there is not many from the UK on here. but if anyone from near manchester has any good spots!! it would be good to hook up at hit em!!

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

paulmc, how big are the riders you're pulling up from deep water starts?

paulmc · Posted: Jun 05, 2008 2:01 am Post subject:

I'm 5'11" and 140lbs, pulled me out on the skate no worries.

My friend who is taller 6'1" and probably weighs a little more, something like 160, he tried it on his strapper last night and it pulled him out with no issues. So he should not have too many problems with his skate.

The inner diameter is 7", i think we are using the middle holes on the bulletlines spool so i think thats 7", don't quote me on that one.

Radlam · Faceplant Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

160 pounds?? Fook me and the rest haha!

First winch went really really well, no problems at all with anything. I thought we would come back with at least a few things to bolt back together or replace!

Thanks to the guy you designed the cockney winch and took the time to post the drawings on the net for us all to duplicate Smile